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County jail work advances: heat pumps, boilers and a multi-million-dollar renovation in progress
Summary
Howard County facilities staff reported progress on a multi-million-dollar jail mechanical overhaul, including mass heat-pump installations, new boilers and a phased plan for rooftop makeup-air units; the project is expected to exceed $2 million across phases.
Howard County facilities staff reported to the council that a multi-million-dollar mechanical overhaul of the county jail and other county buildings is underway, with more than 50 of 73 new heat pumps already installed and new boilers placed in the boiler room. Bill Stone, facilities director, told the council the jail project is approximately a $2.4 million effort that has required interior work, replacement of equipment and extensive utility and ceiling work. Stone said crews are installing LED lighting and new ceilings as they replace aging mechanical infrastructure. He said two rooftop and one interior makeup-air units remain to be installed and that the project uses heat-pipe technology to lower…
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